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Posted 16 July, 2026

Retail Store Manager - Palmerston

Oscar Wylee
Palmerston North, MWT, NZ Full Time
Reference: e92d9b947b011613

Job Description

Role As Store Manager for Oscar Wylee in The Plaza Shopping Centre, your role will be to lead and inspire your team to deliver remarkable results and oversee day‑to‑day store operations. You will work closely with our Optometrists and Optical Dispensers to ensure customers receive a blend of professional eye care and eyewear styling advice. Leading your team, you will strive to uphold exceptional customer service and care to everyone who visits your store. Key Responsibilities Oversee store operations, compliance, and performance standards Support your team to reach performance goals through genuine customer care, not pushy sales tactics. Manage rosters, budgets, and labour efficiency Provide hands‑on support in‑store, assisting with sales, service, and patient care Partner with Optometrists to ensure every customer receives an exceptional experience About You Previous leadership experience in retail (title isn’t important - if you’ve coached people and driven results, we want to hear from you!) Experience supporting or contributing to rosters, labour planning, or store performance - we’ll help you grow your capability in these areas. A passion for delivering great customer experiences A keen interest in developing your skills in decision‑making, coaching, and team culture No optical experience required - we’ll teach you all there is to know about optical retail. Some of our best store leaders joined from outside the industry! Earnings Up to 63k salary Perks Get a free pair of prescription glasses every six months Treat your loved ones to Family & Friends discounts twice a year! Work in our beautiful store located in Plaza Palmerston with plenty of parking spaces available. Check out our store page here! Access to a variety of convenient communication tools, such as Google Suite, Deputy and HR platform Hibob, to stay in the loop with wider company updates Career growth opportunities beyond retail - from area management, operations, or optometry #J-18808-Ljbffr

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